Population Studies & Training Center

PSTC: 50 Years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - In recognition of its 50th anniversary, the PSTC is celebrating with the release of a video that reflects on the rich and productive history of the Center. A new booklet highlights the ongoing integrative and interdisciplinary scholarship conducted by PSTC affiliates. And a reception brought together many current and former PSTC affiliates, including the Center's founder, Sidney Goldstein, for a celebratory evening at the top of the Prudential Tower in Boston during the PAA annual meeting in May.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - Sometimes a research project just needs a little extra encouragement, whether in the form of time, resources, mentoring, or collaborative support. The PSTC’s visiting African scholar program provides all of that for Africans who are working on population issues.

Mulusew Gerbaba spent two months at the PSTC this winter. He received strong and enthusiastic support from PSTC Associate and Professor of Sociology David Lindstrom. Read more...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - Drop-out rates are high for HIV treatment and care among men in South Africa, the country with the most HIV-infected people in the world. A new five-year NIH grant awarded to PSTC Associate and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine Mark Lurie will provide resources to develop a new system of intervention aimed at getting more men to seek testing and to continue with treatment and care as needed.